“When you’re different, sometimes you don’t see the millions of people who accept you for what you are. All you notice is the person who doesn’t.”—Jodi Picoult
Believe yourself because you need a healthy dose of positive energy to boost your self-confidence daily. It’s an ideal way to charge up. Low self-esteem only cast doubts within you no matter what you do. Also, it tends to bleed over onto others you come in contact with affecting their perception and attitude as well. This article is a guide to help you believe yourself to boost your self-confidence and self-esteem. So it is time to believe yourself and be the best you can be.
Low self-esteem sends a powerful vibration when seeking a new job, a promotion, or when meeting new people. There are many interviewers who can read body language, and as you communicate your insecurities, they may wonder if you can get the job done or not. It can hold true too when you meet someone for the first time and they sense you don’t believe yourself.
If you don’t believe yourself, the affect can be pivotal. People on the hiring end may assess points against you. They may determine and feel less secure about you and your ability to take on the new job or expanding your responsibilities . Most likely, they will come away with the idea you are not suited for their company or the promotion merely because you don’t demonstrate you believe yourself.
You will look at how to get your momentum up to believe yourself to value your self-worth above what you currently think. You will build your self-confidence. Self-confidence will surely enhance your life and help you on the track to be the best you can be.
Believe Yourself – It Will Change You
“As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The importance of self-confidence is vital to your self-identity. Reflect for a moment to a time when you were growing up. Did you look at a schoolmate and think they had it all? Did you question why them and not you?
Perhaps you were able to discuss your feelings and observations of those individuals at school who had it all with a close family member. Your confidant, whether it is a parent, relative, or adviser, may tell you that it’s all about confidence.
Of course, you didn’t want to believe it was all about confidence. Your confidant tells you to be yourself and not to worry. As you listen to their words, you may not have thought their explanation was not good enough. You questioned whether they spewed out what they said to make you feel good about yourself. It boils down to your lack of confidence that you don’t believe yourself capable of anything great.
Maybe you thought it was an outright lie. Regardless, the fact is that your confidants were right. Yes indeed, it is about self-confidence and more importantly, your need to believe yourself to live life to the fullest.
How can this be so you ask? Well, think about it. Have you come across situations where you’ve observed a not so attractive guy or gal who’s not wealthy by any means nor appear to be in excellent physical shape, yet they always seem to be out and about, having a good time? If you wondered why it’s them and not you, maybe it’s because they are fun, easy-going, and pleasantly outgoing. You can enjoy this too when you believe yourself.
Whether it’s about improving your relationships with friends or a lover, your career, or your business, self-confidence can level the playing field every day, and every time. When you gain your confidence and start to believe yourself, it will ignite your self-esteem and improve your self-identity and self-worth.
Boost Self-Confidence and Believe Yourself In Two Steps
“Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles, and less than perfect conditions. So what? Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident, and more and more successful.” —Mark Victor Hansen
It will take a two-pronged initiative to boost your self-confidence level, where you begin to believe yourself. Your first step forward is to inject an immediate surge of confidence. The first approach is an external confidence builder. It is more about improving how you present and improve on your external image to feel better about yourself.
While this first step may be superficial, it is still an important step to believe yourself. It is an integral part of how you see your self and how others see you. Whereas the second step entails a mental makeover, which ensures your mindset primed to propel you forward.
Step 1
“Always be yourself and have faith in yourself. Do not go out and look for a successful personality and try to duplicate it.” –Bruce Lee
Let’s focus on an example of what the majority of individuals believe successful individuals personify. Would you say that the majority would agree that smartness, attractiveness, and physique are features that embody successful individuals? Mainstream media, television programs, cable news reporters all depict smart, suntanned hunks and slim babes with long hair.
Do we need to wonder why so many of you have little self-confidence and self-esteem? Sure, how many of you look like them anyway?
Many of you feel bad about yourself because you believe these sexy actors, television, and cable personalities are more successful than you. Your image of what a successful individual based on a Hollywood image is unrealistic.
Instead, why not discount those Hollywood images and reflect on what you control. Plan a uniquely different portrait of you, a significant personal image makeover. Believe yourself and don’t hesitate to reinvent your personal appearance with a few inexpensive changes.
So how exactly do you want to make this bold, significant image change? What kind of reaction do you wish to make when you make your grand entrance at your workplace or a family get together? Do you want your makeover to make you feel alive and full of energy?
Try and reflect on your lifestyle and practices. Now imagine what you can do for yourself that will invigorate you. Consider these ideas. Consider a bold new hairstyle. Perhaps wear a color lipstick you’ve never considered wearing before. Would colored heels or an inch higher ones add that sexy leggy look you desire?
Or, how about a slightly revealing but discreet scalloped blouse that will highlight just enough to spark the masculine imagination if you choose?
How about other pieces of clothing in your closet? What can you do to mix and match different parts you never imagined possible? Do you have pieces of clothing you can alter or re-purposed?
The ideas are endless. Take your time and explore all your options. Please, refrain from placing any limit on yourself. You have to believe yourself and perhaps start to listen to your intuition. It is a good thing to practice
Now for the guys. For some of you, maybe it’s time to scrap that well-worn t-shirt for some new polo shirts. Mix it up on the weekend using short-sleeved t-top and walking shorts to accent your new look if the weather permits.
How about switching that sweatshirt for a suit jacket to wear with your blue jeans. Toss that old tennis shoes for loafers and cut you long hair for that trimmed look.
Consider any clothing combination you hadn’t considered in the past. Take a walk through the mall and peek in clothing stores or just window shop for ideas. Finding the right style will help with your confidence. After all, there is no right or wrong way to wear your wardrobe
So, create an image of success that resonates with you. Find the right mix that represents you. As you take action steps, you will begin to believe yourself in a deeper sense, and you’ll start to feel that rise in confidence within you.
The best advice for your makeover is to make bold changes and step outside your comfort zone. Learn beauty and personal tips that boost your self-confidence yet still reflect your true self. Invest in you because you are smart and just as attractive as any on the Hollywood scene.
You should believe yourself because you are one of a kind. You are not what mainstream dictates what that image should be. So, be unique, believe yourself. You are all individuals, and it’s up to you to harness your uniqueness and achievements, no one else can claim them.
Step 2
“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” —Vincent van Gogh
Know that when you dress and walk with pride, people who come in contact with you will treat you differently. Your confidence level is sure to improve based on your external persona. That air of confidence when you feel good about yourself and you start to believe yourself. When you carry yourself with confidence, pride, and dignity, it helps you feel positively different about yourself.
However, there is a more elemental part of you that will require a long term internal refinement to complete your makeover. This part requires you to discount what other people think or say because it is not your worry. When you believe yourself, your principal concern should be your contentment and happiness above all else.
Confidence is about being able to feel safe and comfortable in your skin regardless of all the other people in the room. Confidence is being able to socialize and walk about the place without speculating what others might be thinking about you. What you believe about you is all that matters.
Confidence is being able to have respectful conversations with different people without worrying about what you should say. Instead, by being mindful, you can say what you believe and not merely agree when you don’t without being argumentative. When you believe yourself, it is powerful and energizing for you.
Confidence is being able to focus on your goal and put your energy into things that are important to you. How would you know you’ve achieved this level of confidence?
You would know this when you can dismiss opinions and insults others toss your way. Always remain true to yourself. Hold your head with humble pride. That’s when you can truly say, you believe yourself.
Do people tease you about how you walk? Does it matter? You desire to be a famous writer, so why should you walk matter? You’re unsure about a new group you joined. But, should it matter when your real friends support your progress anyway?
Of course not. The only concern you should have is getting to know yourself better and believing in your standards. Moreover, you believe yourself.
Your personal development in building confidence relies on your core values, those things that are important to you. Those character traits that make you an individual and proud of who you are. Only then will you build immunity to other people’s harsh judgment or insults made against you.
Solidify your character and be determined to stand confidently without worry of the noise and drama around you. You have the right to be whomever you choose to be. Be confident and believe yourself.
You have crossed over to become a person of regard. You are more engaging, funny, and outgoing. You will speak with passion on matters that interest you. Some people will look up to you and see you for who you are, not what they can get. Attaining this level of confidence is now your crowning achievement.
Believe Yourself Daily and Practice Confidence Building
“Pride is holding your head up when everyone around you has theirs bowed. Courage is what makes you do it.” –Bryce Courtenay
Life is such that anything worthwhile takes an abundance of time and patience. Changes that focus on retraining unbecoming traits and habits takes effort and a fair amount of practice to achieve the desired results. A champion team does not achieve wins without backbreaking daily practice.
To stay at the top of your confidence level and stand for yourself you need to remain confidently fit. You can achieve this when you reinforce yourself with positive daily influences that boost your internal energy.
Embark on positive confidence building exercise daily with affirmation. Affirmations will help you strengthen belief in yourself.
For those who are shy and not yet fully confident in your social skill, step out of the box and put yourself in settings that force you to interact and speak to people. Practice talking to people.
You are capable of developing yourself into that person you want to be. Think that you matter because you do! Believe yourself, this is vital.
Consider evening classes so you’ll have the opportunity to meet up with people who share your interest. Clubs are an exciting place to meet people but might not be the best place to meet folks with shared interests like yours.
Just as you practice to get stronger in your confidence, taking a moment daily to meditate helps improve your mind, body, and soul. Here, you can focus on what matters to you the most. It will help you thrive to be content, and happy. You become one with you and nurture that belief in your self.
Last Thoughts – Believe Your Self
“Don’t waste your energy trying to change opinions … do your thing, and don’t care if they like it.” –Tina Fey
To become the best you can be, start by building your confidence on the outside. Taking the bold steps to change the mundane will encourage you to move forward. As you move forward by improving your appearance, with each action you make you gain confidence.
As you feel this confidence amass within you, you gain strength. Your self-discovery process is critical in becoming a well-rounded individual. When you identify what you value most in life, your strengths, skills, core values, and beliefs, more of your identity reveals itself.
With practice, you learn to believe your self. Your sense of confidence is undeniable. Your self-esteem emerges from behind that veil that once hid you.
You will believe yourself. You will grow as an individual. You will have focus and overcome any of life’s challenges. You are a warrior who will stand for yourself. Believe Yourself and Thrive!
“Just pick a goal, a goal you truly want to achieve, and take a clear-eyed look at your weaknesses–not so you’ll feel less confident, but so you can determine exactly what you need to work on. Then get to work. Celebrate small successes. Analyze your weaknesses. Keep going. As you gain skill, you’ll also gain a feeling of genuine confidence, one that can never be taken away–because you’ve earned it.” –Unknown